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Letter from the Secretary of State to Water UK setting out key tests for the water sector following Ofwat’s initial assessment of business plans (IAP report).
New and re-appointments to the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change have been made continuing to provide scientific advice and expertise.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Businesses that produce pesticides will need to take different actions to be able to supply new pesticides to the UK and EU markets in the event of a no deal.
The government has launched a consultation to strengthen allergen labelling laws.
Bill Dickson, Peter Judge and David Lyall have been appointed for three years commencing on 1 February 2019.
Advice for businesses that use chemicals as part of contingency planning
Advice on preparing for checks on timber as part of contingency planning.
The extension of the Poole Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) will see a further 1,800 hectares (ha) of land and sea brought within the site to help protect the entire harbour - an increase of 40 per cent.
Funding for 17 conservation projects worth more than £3.5 million in the UK Overseas Territories has been announced from the Darwin Plus initiative to deliver commitments in the 25 Year Environment Plan.
Andrew Sells retires today as Chair of Natural England after five years.
Government issues advice on moving internationally protected animals and plants, including types of fish, birds and rosewood, in the event of a ‘no deal’ EU exit.
New measures brought in after larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) was found in Kent
The Rural Payments Agency confirms that over £1.57 billion has been paid out so far to farmers in England.
The Clean Air Strategy will introduce new support for farmers to tackle air pollution caused by ammonia gas emissions.
Government has launched an ambitious new strategy to clean up our air and save lives.
Fund opens to substantially reduce food waste from food businesses.
Advice on preparing for the introduction of catch certificates part of contingency planning
Over the coming weeks and months, some emails from the Defra group will drop the ‘gsi’ in email addresses.
Deal worth £127 million over first five years of access for UK
New penalties come into force to crack down on fly-tipping.
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